Math Action Words

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total

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The total is the sum of all parts or numbers. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 oranges, the total number of fruits is 3 + 2 = 5.

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quotient

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 10 ÷ 2, the quotient is 5.

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how many more?

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This phrase is used to ask for the difference between two quantities. For example, if there are 8 cookies and you want to know how many more are needed to make 10, the answer is 10 - 8 = 2.

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half

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Half means one of two equal parts of a whole. For example, half of 8 is 4.

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times

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Times refers to multiplication. For example, 3 times 4 means 3 x 4 = 12.

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sum

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together. For example, the sum of 5 and 7 is 5 + 7 = 12.

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difference

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. For example, the difference between 10 and 4 is 10 - 4 = 6.

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product

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers. For example, the product of 6 and 3 is 6 x 3 = 18.

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greater than

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This term is used to compare two numbers, indicating that one number is larger than the other. For example, 7 is greater than 5.

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less than

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This term is used to compare two numbers, indicating that one number is smaller than the other. For example, 4 is less than 6.